Halibut fishing to reopen for two days in Neah Bay and LaPush areas

May 25, 2005

May 25, 2005

Halibut fishing to reopen for two days
in Neah Bay and LaPush areas


Action: The recreational halibut fishery off the north coast of Washington will reopen for two non-consecutive days.

Effective dates: June 16 and June 18, 2005

Species affected: Pacific halibut

Location: Marine Areas 3 (La Push) and 4 (Neah Bay), which extend from the Queets River north to the Canadian border and inside the Strait of Juan de Fuca
to the Sekiu River.

Reasons for action: There is sufficient quota to reopen the fishery for two days in Catch Record Card Areas 3 and 4.

Other information: The following area southwest of Cape Flattery is closed to fishing for halibut at all times:
Beginning at 48º18' N., 125º18' W.; thence to
48º18'N., 124º59'W.; thence to
48º11'N., 124º59'W.; thence to
48º11'N., 125º11'W., thence to
48º04'N., 125º11'W.; thence to
48º04'N., 124º59'W.; thence to
48ºN., 124º59'W.; thence to
48ºN., 125º18'W.; thence to point of origin.

Information contact: Michelle Culver, (360) 249-1211

Fishers must have a current Washington fishing license, appropriate to the fishery. Check the WDFW "Fishing in Washington" rules pamphlet for details on definitions and regulations. Fishing rules are subject to change. Visit wdfw.wa.gov/fishing-hotlines to find a list of mobile, web, print, or customer service phone options for the latest rule information.

Request this information in an alternative format or language at wdfw.wa.gov/accessibility/requests-accommodation, 833-885-1012, TTY (711), or CivilRightsTeam@dfw.wa.gov.